Chen Yifei saw how Xu Ziling and Mr. Yang were talking and was clearly a little displeased.

Xu Ziling and Mr. Yang shared a few friendly words, then she continued walking.

Mr. Yang stared at Xu Ziling's back with an infatuated look all over his face.

Zuiying secretly balled up his fists and cursed Xu Ziling for being far too shameless. He suspected that she knew all the men in the capital and wondered how many she had kissed. With that thought, Zuiying subtly wiped his own lips. Even he was kissed by that dirty woman that afternoon. How gross!

Xu Ziling didn't see the added disgust in Zuiying's eyes. All she did was elegantly have a conversation with the n.o.blemen she met on the street. After every conversation, the n.o.blemen all revealed obsessed looks on their faces.

Xu Ziling. Who didn't know that she was the only daughter of the emperor's most trustworthy General Xu? Would whoever marries her ever have to worry about their careers never pospering? Most importantly, Xu Ziling was considered one of the most beautiful women in the capital, and she was intelligent and courteous to strangers. It was difficult for people not to like her.

Xu Ziling turned her head toward Chen Yifei and smiled. “I have many friends. Apologies for disturbing Mr. Chen.”

“No harm done. I do not mind. I'm willing to do anything to garner Young Lady Xu's smile,” Mr. Chen said with a fawning smile.

She flashed a gentle smile, then continued walking. It seemed as though she had already forgotten Zuiying existed.

Zuiying impatiently watched Xu Ziling and Chen Yifei talking and secretly balled up his fists.

Xu Ziling and Chen Yifei arrived at the Capital's new jewelry store with three floors. Inside, there were all kinds of high-quality pendants. Chen Yifei secretly bought several pieces for Xu Ziling but she insisted not to take them.

Chen Yifei furrowed his brows and said, “Don't tell me that Young Lady Xu, you look down on the jewelry that I bought for you? I was rude.”

He was so extremely disappointed that he wanted to spin around and leave.

“Since it's a kind gesture from Mr. Chen, it would be rude of me to refuse again so I'll accept your jewelry,” said Xu Ziling with a helpless smile.

Mr. Chen's face immediately lit up. “Thank you for accepting my gift, Young Lady Xu.”

Xu Ziling flashed a faint smile, then waved her hand for a maid from behind to accept the gift. “Mr. Chen, this jewelry store has luxurious furnis.h.i.+ngs and each item is extraordinarily expensive. I've made you go to quite an expense.”

“Young Lady Xu, you mustn't say so. It is my pleasure to be able to give you a gift,” said Mr. Chen thoughtfully.

Xu Ziling smiled a charming and alluring smile, then turned and continued walking.

Chen Yifei happily followed behind her with deeply loving eyes.

After they left the jewelry store, Xu Ziling made up an excuse and parted ways with Chen Yifei.

Xu Ziling glanced at Chen Yifei's gift with a flash of annoyance on her face.

Then, she headed straight for a fabric store that looked huge. On the inside, there were many rolls of fabric on display.

“Zuiying and I will go in. Everyone else, wait outside,” said Xu Ziling flatly after turning around.

Zuiying reluctantly smiled. She really knew how to order him around.

Xu Ziling walked into the shop, then looked over at Zuiying. “Take a look. I'll order people to make you a few outfits of whatever color you like,” she said with a smile.

Zuiying's entire body tensed up, then he declined without a moment's hesitation. “I'm not short of clothes. Young Lady, you needn't waste your money on me.”

Xu Ziling instantly furrowed her brows and got annoyed. “I told you to choose, so choose. Why spout so much nonsense?”

Zuiying spun around and coldly replied, “I told you that I don't want any, so no! I don't want to owe you a favor!”